Palmdale, California vs. Sterling Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling Heights, Michigan is 22.8% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $48,241 in Sterling Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sterling Heights
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Sterling Heights, MI
Compared to Palmdale, Sterling Heights is:
  Homeowner
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  22.8% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
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  Personal
  4.3% lower
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